decompressing

present participle of decompress

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of decompressing Kaprizov spent much of his summer in Russia hiking with friends, miles from cell service, decompressing from a trying season that went from being an early Hart Trophy candidate to missing 41 games with a lower body injury. John Shipley, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025 This decompressing period changed the ecosystem a lot of what’s going on [inside me]. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025 The most important thing as a woman is decompressing after the show — washing off all my makeup and doing my skincare [routine]. Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025 Armstrong quit her job in January 2025 and spent a month decompressing before jetting off to Thailand and Vietnam in February. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decompressing
relaxing
Verb
  • Use planters, string lights, lanterns, and pillows to add extra color and texture to your relaxing outdoor space.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Magnesium supports sleep by relaxing muscles and calming the nervous system, whereas melatonin primarily helps regulate your sleep-wake cycle.
    Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Decompressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decompressing. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!